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Tanglewood Opens for the Summer, With Change in the Air

Boston Symphony Orchestra Classical Music Fleming, Renee Nelsons, Andris Shaham, Gil Smith, Chad (Music Executive) Tanglewood Music Center

Tanglewood Opens for the Summer, With Change in the Air

The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its first concerts of the Tanglewood season, which is already showing signs of its new leader’s ambitions.

By David Allen

Can Chad Smith Make the Boston Symphony Innovative Again?

Appointments and Executive Changes Berkshires (Mass) Boston (Mass) Boston Symphony Orchestra Classical Music Nelsons, Andris Smith, Chad (Music Executive)

Can Chad Smith Make the Boston Symphony Innovative Again?

Chad Smith, the orchestra’s new chief executive, hopes to return the storied ensemble to its groundbreaking roots while moving it forward.

By Joshua Barone

Review: The Boston Symphony Plays a Sober ‘Lady Macbeth’

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Review: The Boston Symphony Plays a Sober ‘Lady Macbeth’

The orchestra, under Andris Nelsons, gave a clear and controlled concert performance of Shostakovich’s crushing opera at Carnegie Hall.

By Zachary Woolfe

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As Changes Come to Boston Symphony, Conductor’s Contract Is Extended

The music director, Andris Nelsons, was moved to an evergreen contract, with an expanded role at Tanglewood. And Carlos Simon was named to a new composer post.

By Joshua Barone